Planting a garden for the first time in a looong time, I need a little guidance with websites if possible?

I live in zone 5 for planting. I remember growing up we had these flowers, but I don't remember how well they grew. I have a list of flowers that I would like to grow, but in different zones, i.e. 7-10 or 8-10. I need specifics, i.e. perennials or annuals, height, width, flower well, soil type, drainage) for the following flowers. If you do all the flowers with all the specifics I will give as best answer. I would give stars if I knew how. Thanks in advance!








1~Twinkle toes~zone 7-10


2~Dwarf Gladiolus~zone 7-10


3~Fringed Gladiolus~zone 8-10


4~Mixed Freesia~ zone 9-10


5~Mexican Shell Flowers~ zone 8-10





PS. Are pansies perennials?

Planting a garden for the first time in a looong time, I need a little guidance with websites if possible?
No pansies are not perennials. They are annuals. But there are a variety of garden books avaiable that you should purchase.





One is that I have is called the Gardeners Veggie Bible. It tells you everything about how to start garden, til how to make a compost and a leave pile. I have learned a lot of it from reading this book.


Another helpful book is called "The Encylopedia of Flowers." As with other botanical plants, this book can be indeed very helpful , for those of us who are interested in green houses .





I do not know where zone 5 is. I live in Northern Utah. For me it's between zone 6a and 6 b. Also your state gardening association could be a great help. Good luck.
Reply:pansies are considered a annual, but are perennials. they bloom in the fall.





swamp hibiscus are cold hardy and pretty. they look similar to the tropical ones, only these are perennials.





here is a photo of a swamp hibiscus called a rose mallow


http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...








hostas are nice as well and super cold hardy perennials


http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
Reply:The best website in the entire world for gardening is: www.gardenweb.com





Watch how tough it is to leave once you visit! =)

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